Purely

Rediff.com » News » Purely

News for Purely

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Bengal prof's 'marriage' to student in classroom sparks probe

Viral videos of a senior female professor getting 'married' to a student in the classroom at a state-run university in West Bengal triggered a furore, following which an inquiry was ordered on......

Akhilesh Yadav takes holy dip at Maha Kumbh, says prayed for harmony

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a holy dip in the Sangam at Maha Kumbh. IMAGE: Samajwadi Party vhief Akhilesh Yadav takes a dip at Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Mahakumbh......

Gandhi And Bose: A Complex Partnership

The two leaders had a complex relationship yet formed a partnership and even after their parting of ways, the two admired each other in their efforts for India's freedom. These facts need to be......

India got 'true independence' on...: RSS chief

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said the date of Ram temple consecration in Ayodhya should be celebrated as "Pratishtha Dwadashi", as the "true independence" of Bharat, which......

Maha Kumbh: 3.5 crore seers, devotees take Amrit Snan

Seers from various 'akharas' took the first 'Amrit Snan' at the Maha Kumbh on Makar Sankranti on Tuesday as an unbroken stream of people converged at the Triveni Sangam on the occasion with around......

Q3 results preview: FMCG stocks vs capital goods sector

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to witness pressure on volumes in the October-December quarter. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com However, price hikes will help......

How AI is shaping the future of fashion e-commerce

'Whether it's international brands, new categories and cohorts like D2C or GenZ, or tech adoption and evolution, Myntra has continued to innovate and expand the market.' Photograph: Kind courtesy......

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter launches Activa in electric avatar

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday forayed into the fast-growing domestic electric mobility market with the introduction of e-scooters, ACTIVA e: and QC1, with swappable and......

'When the market is good, you have to capitalise on it'

'Within India, people want high-quality, personalised banking services, and the demand for such services has exploded.' Photograph: Carlo Allegri/Reuters At a time when foreign banks in India are......

'Uncertainty related to inflation has not gone'

'In addition, we have geopolitics and politics and all the other things that will affect commodity prices.' IMAGE: Radishes are being sold at a wholesale vegetable market, in Jalandhar.......

Sky Force Review: Failed Noble Attempt

'I eagerly await the day when we can experience a truly great Bollywood movie rooted in pure historical facts, one that authentically showcases the essence of our armed forces for Indian......

Sangeet Manapmaan Review: A Lost Opportunity

For a film with such a grand vision, Sangeet Manapmaan needed more flamboyance to make it a memorable affair, feels Mayur Sanap. What can be more pure and primal than seeing a piece of......

Golden Globes 2025: Top 10 Moments

It's that time of the year again when Hollywood's biggest party rolls out red carpet glamour and raises a toast to the stars of silver screen and small. As expected, the 82nd annual Golden Globes......

Baby John Review: Stale Vibes

The temptation for larger-than-life superstardom is understandable but Varun Dhawan is still too much of a Baby to be a John, notes Sukanya Verma. You know a movie is on shaky grounds when you......

The Best Songs Of 2024

Khalnayak's Choli Ke Peeche, Duplicate's Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam, Mrityudaata's Na Na Na Na Re, Hare Rama Hare Krishna' Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham's Dekha Tainu Pehli, it's an......

Did Being A Leftie Help Pant Score Over Sanju?

'Pant can give that differential variable that they are looking for in the batting order.' IMAGE: Rishabh Pant with Sanju Samson. Photograph: BCCI Sanju Samson's exclusion from the Indian......

'He was a major factor in Australia's BGT win'

Scott Boland finished with 22 scalps in three Test match in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar series against India Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin said that entry of pacer Scott......

Jaiswal makes Champions Trophy squad, Shami returns

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal expectedly received the nod while Mohammed Shami is returning to the ODI set up for the first time since the 2023 World Cup. Photograph: BCCI Premier pacer Jasprit......

Kohli Got Benefit Of Doubt First Ball

IMAGE: Virat Kohli bats on Day 1 of the Sydney Test on Friday. Photograph: BCCI/X Virat Kohli survived a controversial catch call on the first ball he faced in the fifth and final Test at......

'Throwing Youngsters Under The Bus...'

IMAGE: Screengrab of Rohit Sharma criticising Yashasvi Jaiswal for a dropped catch goes viral. Rohit Sharma has drawn sharp criticism after appearing to shift blame onto the younger players......

Rediff News